Nature has a way of renewing itself quickly and swiftly. In the late 1960's Lake Erie, which is up the road from where I live, was declared dead. Today it is alive, although it is facing new challenges. If you have ever seen how quickly a forest renews itself after a fire, you will understand the meaning of this quote. In fact, I believe nature uses adversity has a way of cleansing itself from rot and then creating new opportunities. One simply has to observe the seasons to understand how nature renews itself.
And since we are a part of nature, we also have this gift. When adversity strikes, we can seize the opportunity and renew ourselves as needed. We can change course and discover new paths to follow. Each job change in my career has opened new doors for me. One path has led to another. Adversity has created opportunity to change and grow. Being fired from a job opened new doors. Each failure was a new beginning.
Learn to let go of your old tired habits and plant new ones. Are you stuck in a job you don't like? Seek a new one. Are you tired of painting the same subjects over and over? Find new subjects. Step outside your comfort zone. Are you tired of writing the same storyline over and over? Expand you subject matter. Sometimes we find ourselves in a rut. We need to renew ourselves. We need to let go of where we are so we can find our way to where we want to be.
Nature teaches to importance of rejuvenation and revitalization. What are you doing to keep your art fresh? Are you challenging yourself to write new books about subjects you have no experience with? What are you doing to keep from becoming bored with what you do? Develop habits that will keep you revitalized. Renew your spirit with hope for new beginnings.
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